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Algal Biorefinery: Developments, Challenges and Opportunities

Algal Biorefinery: Developments, Challenges and Opportunities

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This book provides a comprehensive overview of algal biorefinery,covering theoretical aspects,key steps,and scientific techniques for producing biofuels,value-added green fuels,chemicals,and products from algae. It brings together experts from various fields to explore the benefits and challenges of an algal-based biorefinery,including cultivation,photobioreactors,oil extraction,and fuel products. It also considers environmental impacts and sustainability through lifecycle analysis and techno-economic assessment.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 316 pages
Publication date: 25 September 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd


This comprehensive and cutting-edge book offers readers a deep understanding of the theoretical aspects, key steps, and scientific techniques involved in producing biofuels from algae. Spanning multiple chapters, it provides a comprehensive overview of the latest developments and advancements in algal cultivation, ranging from techniques for growing algae to the production of value-added green fuels, chemicals, and products with wide-ranging applications.

The volume brings together a diverse group of international and interdisciplinary experts, including chemical and biological engineers, biotechnologists, process engineers, environmentalists, pharmacists, and nutritionists, who come together to explore the potential benefits and challenges of an algal-based biorefinery. Chapters delve into cutting-edge topics such as genetic modification of algal strains, design and optimization of photobioreactors and open-pond systems, algal oil extraction techniques, and the production of algal-derived fuel products (biodiesel, bio-gasoline, jet fuels, and bio-oil).

Furthermore, the book addresses the critical considerations for establishing a sustainable algal biorefinery through lifecycle analysis, techno-economic assessment, and supply chain management. By examining the environmental impacts of algal cultivation and biorefinery operations, it provides valuable insights into the potential for sustainable and environmentally friendly biofuel production.

This book serves as an invaluable resource for students, academics, and professionals interested in algal cultivation, biofuels, agricultural engineering, renewable energy, and sustainable development. It offers a comprehensive and up-to-date perspective on the latest research and advancements in this field, enabling readers to stay at the forefront of this rapidly evolving industry.

Weight: 453g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367570064

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